Safety First On Caithness Roads

Motorists in Caithness are being warned that part time 20mph speed restrictions have been introduced at two more schools in Caithness, for children’s safety.

The new speed limits came into force this week at Castletown Primary, Thurso and Watten Primary near Wick. These additions bring the total number of schools benefiting from part time speed limits in Caithness to 6 and in Highland to 31 at present.

These part time speed limits at Castletown and Watten come at the same time that drivers in the Highlands are being warned that if they speed in the vicinity of Highland schools then the penalties will be tough.

The Highland Council, Northern Constabulary and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (Highlands and Islands Area) have issued a joint warning to motorists that if they are caught speeding near Highland schools where a part time 20mph limit is in place, then robust enforcement action will be taken by both the Police and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.

Drivers travelling near the Caithness schools should be aware that the 20mph part time speed limit applies on school days, Mondays to Fridays at the following schools:

Watten Primary from 08.30 to 09.05; 12.30 to 13.15; and 15.00 to 15.15; and at

Castletown Primary from 08.30 to 09.05; 12.15 to 13.30; and 15.10 to 15.30.